Our Board
All of New Zealand’s state schools have a Board to govern the school. Half of the Long Bay School Board is elected every 18 months by parents. The staff representative is elected every 3 years.
What does the Board do?
The Board governs the school in accordance with the Long Bay School Charter and the directives of the Ministry of Education. The essence of the Board is that all members work together to ensure the successful education of all children enrolled at the school. The Board is responsible for setting strategic goals through its Strategic Plan, determining Board policy, delegating powers including school management, review, employment of staff, the school’s financial affairs and property management.
Who is on the Board?
The Board comprises of seven members: five parent representatives elected by the parent community, one staff member elected by the school staff and the school principal.
Board members for the 2022 – 2024 period are:
Autumn Facer (Parent Member, Presiding Member)
Olin Silander (Parent Member)
Rachael Randal (Parent Member)
Harushini Welgemoed (Parent Member, Finance portfolio)
Tere McGonagle-Daly (Parent Member)
Rob Hutton (Principal)
Ellis Walker Bell (Staff Representative)
Board Meeting Dates 2025
Board Meetings
The Board meets twice a term on a Monday at 6.30 p.m. in the school staff room. These meetings are advertised in the school newsletter and this website. All members of the school community are warmly invited. Members of the school community who wish to speak at a Board meeting on a particular issue, should contact the Presiding Member so that provision can be made. The contact email for the Board is boardsec@longbayprimary.ac.nz A copy of the Long Bay Primary Charter, the most recent Policies and Procedures, plus Board minutes are available in the school office for you to read.
Term 1
Monday 19 February
Monday 25 March
Term 2
Monday 13 May
Monday 10 June
Term 3
Monday 29 July
Monday 2 September
Term 4
Monday 4 November
Monday 18 November
Monday 9 December
Long Bay Primary Schools 2022 – FS and Audit Report.pdf
How can I get involved?
Standing for the Board is a great way to get involved in your child’s education. Elected Board members will be offered training and support to make carrying out this responsibility easier.
Elections are run every 18 months with half of the parent members elected each time. Board members hold office for 3 years. In order to stand for the Board you must confirm that to the best of your knowledge you are eligible to be a Board member. The website of the New Zealand School Boards Association (NZSBA) has information for current or potential Board members.
If you are interested in standing for election, a good idea is to talk to a current Board member. You may also like attend a couple of Board meetings to get a better idea of the role and the responsibility involved.